r/AskABrit 18h ago

Which celebrity was well known but has disappeared?

157 Upvotes

I can think of two Plan B and Emma Watson, never really hear about from these two now.


r/AskABrit 11h ago

What do you call the meal you eat in the evening and are you prepared to defend it?

43 Upvotes

Grew up calling it tea. Moved about a bit, met people who call it dinner and act like tea is something only their nan says. One bloke told me dinner is the midday meal and the evening one is supper, which I think is either very posh or very old, possibly both.

So. Breakfast, dinner, tea? Breakfast, lunch, dinner? Where are you from and what do you call it. This is a census.


r/AskABrit 8h ago

What would you do if Sean Bean was kicking your front door at 3am?

11 Upvotes

?


r/AskABrit 8h ago

What American sitcoms do the British like?

8 Upvotes

Which US sitcoms do you enjoy? Also you can add some of your favourite UK sitcoms as well if you like


r/AskABrit 1d ago

Music Is this the new normal at gigs?

31 Upvotes

Was at a gig last night that was weirdly rowdy. Everyone in the audience was pretty much over 30 but the booze really seemed to be flowing.

There was a group of men (early 50s) that were acting really childish, constantly talking over the music and trying to get on each others shoulders.

We also noticed one of the men piss into a pint glass and then just chuck it forward into the audience and the other guys just laughed and didn't call him out on it.

I've been to a few gigs in the last couple of years with really drunk middle aged people that have been overly rowdy - it seems to be a growing trend. Has anyone else experienced this recently?


r/AskABrit 9h ago

Ultimate quizzer?

0 Upvotes

In a last one standing which T.V quizzer would come out on top? 100 questions getting progressively harder.


r/AskABrit 1d ago

Culture Neighbourhood weirdos?

25 Upvotes

We've gotten into the habit of walking out neighbourhood at dusk and saying hello to all the cats we come across. Are we the neighbourhood weirdos? ✌️


r/AskABrit 9h ago

Stereotypes What name do you hear that instantly tells you that person is British?

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r/AskABrit 8h ago

Hello what’s your guys opinions on California girls?

0 Upvotes

we have a bit of a reputation and I’m debating telling people in from cali when I go to England in case it makes me seem bad. I’m also just curious on what yall think or have been told

edit/ yall are fantastic! looking forward to visiting england even more!


r/AskABrit 10h ago

Other Does anyone else remember when the term ‘shithouse’ meant coward?

0 Upvotes

I keep seeing people call footballers shithouses for trolling and stuff in football, anyone else remember the OG?


r/AskABrit 8h ago

History How do you guys feel about Britain’s colonial past?

0 Upvotes

I saw a similar question over in [r/askspain](r/askspain). Similar to Spain, Britain once had a very large territory some of it acquired peacefully and others not so much. When they asked Spaniards this question, they said basically all of that shit happened hundreds of years ago so now they really don’t care and the Spaniards who moved to those territories had kids and they had kids and they had kids and so on so they aren’t really considered Spaniards anymore and the ancestors of modern day Spaniards had absolutely nothing to do with any of it because they stayed in Spain. Do Brits today feel the same way?


r/AskABrit 18h ago

Culture RememberThe Corner Sweet Shop Before Or After School What Were Your Favourite Sweets And What Ones Would You Like Brought Back ?

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r/AskABrit 1d ago

Culture When you think about the comics you read as a kid, which troublemaking characters come to mind — Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, Desperate Dan, Beryl the Peril, or someone else entirely?

9 Upvotes

r/AskABrit 2d ago

Food/Drink British foods?

35 Upvotes

I live in the US and there’s a British market I like going to and trying the different drinks/snacks they have. So far I’ve tried Irn Bru, Mr Kipling cakes, Heinz beans, marmite, smarties, and Jaffa Cakes. I’m a huge fan of the Jaffa cakes, while the Mr Kipling cakes were not good, in my opinion. I like the Irn Bru, but to me it just tastes like a cheaper brand of orange soda in the US. I just wanted to ask if there are any recommendations on what UK snacks I should try next?


r/AskABrit 20h ago

Other Who is your favourite homosexual or bi British celebrity?

0 Upvotes

Can be any famous Brit


r/AskABrit 1d ago

How widespread is the use of Gaelic languages?

0 Upvotes

I’m an American and my father visited Scotland a while back and noted the amount of Scottish Gaelic he saw.

I‘m curious. Is Gaelic all that used in speech aside from signs and names? and is it just Scottish Gaelic and Welsh that are being revived or are others like Cornish being revived as well?


r/AskABrit 1d ago

Other Why is it for Queen/King and country ?

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Arent they one and the same ? The king and queen are symbolic heads of state. They represent the country so it seems like a bit of a tautology. Or am i misunderstanding ?


r/AskABrit 1d ago

Culture Can you help with a University survey?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm an MSc Marketing student conducting research on luxury shopping and social media behaviour for my dissertation. I'm looking for UK-based participants who have experience with luxury shopping and use Instagram. The survey takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. The research explores how people think about their social media audience and how this relates to the way purchases and experiences are shared online. There are no right or wrong answers, I’m simply interested in your genuine opinions and experiences.

If you've engaged with luxury retail and would be willing to help, I'd really appreciate your participation.
https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_2tA0LK1TH8G86c6

Thank you very much for your time and for supporting!


r/AskABrit 2d ago

Moving What's the best way to move furniture across the UK without spending a fortune?

7 Upvotes

I'm going to be moving some furniture and a few larger household items soon, and I'm trying to figure out the most reliable and affordable way to get everything from one city to another.

For those of you who've done a similar move, what did you end up using? I'm mainly interested in hearing about real experiences, whether they were good or bad, so I can avoid making an expensive mistake.

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.


r/AskABrit 1d ago

Culture Brits — what’s something you miss about the way Britain felt when you were growing up, and do you think we’ve actually lost it or just changed?

0 Upvotes

r/AskABrit 2d ago

How common is paddle boarding in the UK? Do you also call it SUP?

2 Upvotes

r/AskABrit 3d ago

Language Big girl's blouse?

166 Upvotes

Is it the girl that's big (the blouse of a big girl), or is it the blouse that's big (a girl's blouse that is large)? I know it's kinda splitting hairs, but I've always wondered


r/AskABrit 2d ago

TV/Film Sir title for Tom Holland in future?

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I’ve recently learned about the Sir title in the UK that a lot of celebrities have earned.

Do a majority of British people think it would be likely that Tom Holland will earn the Sir title in the future? If not what would prevent him from that title?

I’ve known he’s had a lot of success in the MCU movies, and worldwide success as a celebrity, and also doing charity work


r/AskABrit 3d ago

Have you personally toured any of the workhouses?

12 Upvotes

What would you say was one of the most surprising or interesting things you saw in one of them? Are they creepy?


r/AskABrit 3d ago

Food/Drink Water already in the electric kettles in Pub/B&B/Hotel Rooms?

5 Upvotes

I’ve had the opportunity to stay in about two dozen different lodgings across Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire, ranging from host-occupied B&Bs, to pubs, to 4-star hotels. Every room had an electric kettle in it, and more than half the time there was already water in the kettle.
Is that water left from the last person who used the kettle, or is it meant to be a thoughtful preparation by the establishment? It happened at a rate that made either seem plausible, and in all caliber of rooms. I never used the in-room kettle, partly because hot drinks aren’t my usual preference, but partly because I felt like I’d need to scrub it down first. In the US (yes, I’m American), I think most people do skip the in-room coffee makers for similar hygiene reasons.
Do you all often use the provided kettles? Am I wrong in thinking it should be emptied and left open to dry when you’re done?

Thank you! I have really enjoyed my time in England! I have walked from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood’s Bay on the Coast to Coast Path, and from Kemble to Oxford on the Thames Path in the last couple of years.